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Circe wrote: Just a quick note to let everyone know that I got home from the hospital about 90 minutes ago and have been reading all your posts and well-wishes. Good grief, Barbara - go lie down with a trashy novel and let your kids peel you some grapes. (Welcome back!) Clisby |
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Just a quick note to let everyone know that I got home from the hospital
about 90 minutes ago and have been reading all your posts and well-wishes. First, let me say that I'm utterly humbled and *very* grateful to you all. It is amazing to have such an incredible network of people you've never even met who are caring about you and pulling for you. I really just feel...humbled, maybe even a little embarrassed. I know there've been some questions as to how I got myself into this mess in the first place, and the truth is, it was a bit of complacency on my part and some really bad luck. I've been treating my asthma symptomatically for years, and I knew what I was doing was not THE BEST treatment, but three kids and a full-time job and the thousand other medical events we've had 'round here (big baby heads, broken arms, etc. ad infinitum) just kept pushing that visit with my doctor off. And since I was not symptomatic often--I could go literally days without problems--and since the albuterol and serevent seemed to work well when I WAS having trouble, it didn't seem like a pressing matter. Things obviously changed Monday morning. Honestly, we don't really know what triggered this event, but I went from a very mild asthma attack to feeling like someone had literally shut the door between my upper airways and my lungs in under 10 minutes. It was LIGHTNING fast. I had my albuterol and my nebulizer, but because I couldn't get ANY air into my lungs at all, they weren't helping. The plan at this point is to get me on Advair as a 2x daily preventive, with plenty of albuterol as needed if I'm having trouble. I'm also scaling down on oral steroids and taking an antibiotic prophylactically for a few more days. In addition, the pulmonologist who saved my life (bless him) gave me a prescription for an epi-pen. If I had had one of those on hand when this event started, I might have been in a bit better shape when I got to the hospital, since it might have opened my airways enough to allow the albuterol to get in and do some good. As it was, the only way to get air into me was to intubate me and force it in there--and believe you me, my lungs *know* they were forced to breathe against their will! As we've been discussing this whole event, it has occurred to us that my father's asthma worsened significantly when he was my age. He thought it was due to having his nasal passages "roto-rootered", but given that he was 39-40 and I'm 39, it seems entirely possible that our asthma triggers are just designed to get worse at around this age. I am much more fortunate than he in that there are much better medications available these days to treat asthma preventively, though! All things considered, I'm amazed. Monday, I was at death's door and today I'm home with my family. I am so incredibly blessed. And grateful to have a second opportunity to be a better wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Thank you so much for caring. -- Be well, Barbara (Julian [7/22/97], Aurora [7/19/99], and Vernon's [3/2/02] mom) See us at http://photos.yahoo.com/guavaln This week's special at the English Language Butcher Shop: "Loose weight, feel great!" -- fair booth sign What does it all mean? I have *no* idea. But it's my life and I like it. |
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Circe, I am so glad to hear you are doing well! I guess your
attack made everybody realize how fragile we are and how small the difference between life and death can actually be. I know I gave DH and DS an extra hug when I heard the news, and I am still reminded of it every time I swap over to am or mk*... Today is truly the beginning of the rest of your life. Enjoy! -- -- Ilse mom to Olaf (07/15/2002) TTC #2 "What's the use of brains if you are a girl?" Aletta Jacobs, first Dutch woman to receive a PhD |
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Thank you for taking the time to let all of us know! Im glad all is well, I
have been checking the group (s) faithfully just to read updates. Take care and get well soon! Kari mom to Kaylie (7) Noah (4) and #3 due Sept/Oct "Circe" wrote in message news:%dlPa.744$u51.628@fed1read05... Just a quick note to let everyone know that I got home from the hospital about 90 minutes ago and have been reading all your posts and well-wishes. First, let me say that I'm utterly humbled and *very* grateful to you all. It is amazing to have such an incredible network of people you've never even met who are caring about you and pulling for you. I really just feel...humbled, maybe even a little embarrassed. I know there've been some questions as to how I got myself into this mess in the first place, and the truth is, it was a bit of complacency on my part and some really bad luck. I've been treating my asthma symptomatically for years, and I knew what I was doing was not THE BEST treatment, but three kids and a full-time job and the thousand other medical events we've had 'round here (big baby heads, broken arms, etc. ad infinitum) just kept pushing that visit with my doctor off. And since I was not symptomatic often--I could go literally days without problems--and since the albuterol and serevent seemed to work well when I WAS having trouble, it didn't seem like a pressing matter. Things obviously changed Monday morning. Honestly, we don't really know what triggered this event, but I went from a very mild asthma attack to feeling like someone had literally shut the door between my upper airways and my lungs in under 10 minutes. It was LIGHTNING fast. I had my albuterol and my nebulizer, but because I couldn't get ANY air into my lungs at all, they weren't helping. The plan at this point is to get me on Advair as a 2x daily preventive, with plenty of albuterol as needed if I'm having trouble. I'm also scaling down on oral steroids and taking an antibiotic prophylactically for a few more days. In addition, the pulmonologist who saved my life (bless him) gave me a prescription for an epi-pen. If I had had one of those on hand when this event started, I might have been in a bit better shape when I got to the hospital, since it might have opened my airways enough to allow the albuterol to get in and do some good. As it was, the only way to get air into me was to intubate me and force it in there--and believe you me, my lungs *know* they were forced to breathe against their will! As we've been discussing this whole event, it has occurred to us that my father's asthma worsened significantly when he was my age. He thought it was due to having his nasal passages "roto-rootered", but given that he was 39-40 and I'm 39, it seems entirely possible that our asthma triggers are just designed to get worse at around this age. I am much more fortunate than he in that there are much better medications available these days to treat asthma preventively, though! All things considered, I'm amazed. Monday, I was at death's door and today I'm home with my family. I am so incredibly blessed. And grateful to have a second opportunity to be a better wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Thank you so much for caring. -- Be well, Barbara (Julian [7/22/97], Aurora [7/19/99], and Vernon's [3/2/02] mom) See us at http://photos.yahoo.com/guavaln This week's special at the English Language Butcher Shop: "Loose weight, feel great!" -- fair booth sign What does it all mean? I have *no* idea. But it's my life and I like it. |
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On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 14:52:51 -0700, "Circe" wrote:
All things considered, I'm amazed. Monday, I was at death's door and today I'm home with my family. I am so incredibly blessed. And grateful to have a second opportunity to be a better wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Thank you so much for caring. This is good news, Barbara. I am glad you are home. Now rest up and do what you need to to stay well. Still keeping you in my thoughts. -- Dorothy There is no sound, no cry in all the world that can be heard unless someone listens .. Outer Limits |
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good to hear you are home. hope you get on top of the asthma. i get it in
a mild fashion, and it aint fun. christine "Circe" wrote in message news:%dlPa.744$u51.628@fed1read05... Just a quick note to let everyone know that I got home from the hospital about 90 minutes ago and have been reading all your posts and well-wishes. First, let me say that I'm utterly humbled and *very* grateful to you all. It is amazing to have such an incredible network of people you've never even met who are caring about you and pulling for you. I really just feel...humbled, maybe even a little embarrassed. I know there've been some questions as to how I got myself into this mess in the first place, and the truth is, it was a bit of complacency on my part and some really bad luck. I've been treating my asthma symptomatically for years, and I knew what I was doing was not THE BEST treatment, but three kids and a full-time job and the thousand other medical events we've had 'round here (big baby heads, broken arms, etc. ad infinitum) just kept pushing that visit with my doctor off. And since I was not symptomatic often--I could go literally days without problems--and since the albuterol and serevent seemed to work well when I WAS having trouble, it didn't seem like a pressing matter. Things obviously changed Monday morning. Honestly, we don't really know what triggered this event, but I went from a very mild asthma attack to feeling like someone had literally shut the door between my upper airways and my lungs in under 10 minutes. It was LIGHTNING fast. I had my albuterol and my nebulizer, but because I couldn't get ANY air into my lungs at all, they weren't helping. The plan at this point is to get me on Advair as a 2x daily preventive, with plenty of albuterol as needed if I'm having trouble. I'm also scaling down on oral steroids and taking an antibiotic prophylactically for a few more days. In addition, the pulmonologist who saved my life (bless him) gave me a prescription for an epi-pen. If I had had one of those on hand when this event started, I might have been in a bit better shape when I got to the hospital, since it might have opened my airways enough to allow the albuterol to get in and do some good. As it was, the only way to get air into me was to intubate me and force it in there--and believe you me, my lungs *know* they were forced to breathe against their will! As we've been discussing this whole event, it has occurred to us that my father's asthma worsened significantly when he was my age. He thought it was due to having his nasal passages "roto-rootered", but given that he was 39-40 and I'm 39, it seems entirely possible that our asthma triggers are just designed to get worse at around this age. I am much more fortunate than he in that there are much better medications available these days to treat asthma preventively, though! All things considered, I'm amazed. Monday, I was at death's door and today I'm home with my family. I am so incredibly blessed. And grateful to have a second opportunity to be a better wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Thank you so much for caring. -- Be well, Barbara (Julian [7/22/97], Aurora [7/19/99], and Vernon's [3/2/02] mom) See us at http://photos.yahoo.com/guavaln This week's special at the English Language Butcher Shop: "Loose weight, feel great!" -- fair booth sign What does it all mean? I have *no* idea. But it's my life and I like it. |
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On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 14:52:51 -0700, "Circe" wrotc:
Just a quick note to let everyone know that I got home from the hospital about 90 minutes ago and have been reading all your posts and well-wishes. First, let me say that I'm utterly humbled and *very* grateful to you all. It is amazing to have such an incredible network of people you've never even met who are caring about you and pulling for you. I really just feel...humbled, maybe even a little embarrassed. I know there've been some questions as to how I got myself into this mess in the first place, and the truth is, it was a bit of complacency on my part and some really bad luck. I've been treating my asthma symptomatically for years, and I knew what I was doing was not THE BEST treatment, but three kids and a full-time job and the thousand other medical events we've had 'round here (big baby heads, broken arms, etc. ad infinitum) just kept pushing that visit with my doctor off. And since I was not symptomatic often--I could go literally days without problems--and since the albuterol and serevent seemed to work well when I WAS having trouble, it didn't seem like a pressing matter. Things obviously changed Monday morning. Honestly, we don't really know what triggered this event, but I went from a very mild asthma attack to feeling like someone had literally shut the door between my upper airways and my lungs in under 10 minutes. It was LIGHTNING fast. I had my albuterol and my nebulizer, but because I couldn't get ANY air into my lungs at all, they weren't helping. The plan at this point is to get me on Advair as a 2x daily preventive, with plenty of albuterol as needed if I'm having trouble. I'm also scaling down on oral steroids and taking an antibiotic prophylactically for a few more days. In addition, the pulmonologist who saved my life (bless him) gave me a prescription for an epi-pen. If I had had one of those on hand when this event started, I might have been in a bit better shape when I got to the hospital, since it might have opened my airways enough to allow the albuterol to get in and do some good. As it was, the only way to get air into me was to intubate me and force it in there--and believe you me, my lungs *know* they were forced to breathe against their will! As we've been discussing this whole event, it has occurred to us that my father's asthma worsened significantly when he was my age. He thought it was due to having his nasal passages "roto-rootered", but given that he was 39-40 and I'm 39, it seems entirely possible that our asthma triggers are just designed to get worse at around this age. I am much more fortunate than he in that there are much better medications available these days to treat asthma preventively, though! All things considered, I'm amazed. Monday, I was at death's door and today I'm home with my family. I am so incredibly blessed. And grateful to have a second opportunity to be a better wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Thank you so much for caring. Glad to have you back and hope you do well in the future. Free Spirit DD(7) DS(10) |
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Circe wrote:
Monday, I was at death's door and today I'm home with my family. We're so glad to have you back. It just wouldn't be the same without you. Phoebe |
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